Do you know what, I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought of was that yipppeeeeeee today is Sunday and I get to write my CAL post. I didn't exactly spring out of bed, but nevertheless, here I am at 8am sharing part three of this delicious Cosy crochet-a-long.
Last week I was mainly working my rows in sociable company as my blanket went with me to cafés and a good few times to my friend's kitchen table. This is a really great blanket to take out and about when you know there will be a fair bit of nattering going on as these rows are very forgiving when only half a brain is engaged in creating them. The pleasant lack of counting and the simplicity of the stitches means that you can have a really good chinwag without fear of messing up.
At Coopers Café Bar where I have my studio, we hold two social sessions a week - Tuesday afternoon 1-3pm and Friday morning 9-11am. There are currently four of us working on blankets so I get to Crochet-a-long in real life as well as on t'internet which is absolutely fantastic. I can confirm that working on these rows of rich, happy colour whilst chomping hot buttered crumpets (with homemade lemon curd) and slurping a mighty fine latté and at the same time chatting and laughing with creative friends is pretty hard to beat for complete all-round feel-good.
By the time you start working up part 3 (stripes 31-45), you will begin to have a very cosy little lap blanket draped over your knees as you work. It's very snugly and already delivering a great deal of blankety pleasure. As the blanket grows and is being carted around in my bag quite a lot of the time, the rows are starting to ease and stretch slightly but the surface texture is still wonderfully pleasing. I thought I'd get out my tape measure and give you a little progress report on my own hooky - I'm working to 120cm width and after part 3 (45 stripes) my blanket is measuring 80cm. I'm thinking this could well be the half way point and there will definitely be three more installments (making 90 stripes), but I might possibly add a few more depending on how far the yarn stretches and what the blanket looks and feels like when I arrive at this point.
One of the loveliest things about doing this as a CAL is that I get to see and feel the shared joy as so many of us work on our stripes around the world. I've been love love lovin' the pictures that you've shared on Facebook and Ravelry this past week, thank you SO MUCH for keeping me company on this happy journey. Shall we take a look at some Cosy Blankets in progress?
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This lovely blanket was beautifully photographed with Autumn trees in the background {Diane in North Carolina}.
Here we have not none but two cosy blankets taking shape at the same time - I've LOVED seeing how these colours look when rippled {Creations2Love}
Anna sent in this picture of her sat in a cosy bookshop working on her blanket {Anna in Maryland}
This is Beth crocheting whilst at work 35,000 feet above the Grand Canyon!!!
A beautiful cosy blanket in the making using a lovely, soft palette of colours {Elin}
Such a lovely contrast to my own colour selection, Selma's cosy blanket is taking shape in pale neutrals to match her decor {Eclectic Home Life}
This has really pleased me too - the cosy stripe looking super-pretty worked up using the summery Cottage colours {Estelle in New York}
WOW, those colours are singing a happy song! These are the colours I used for my granny stripe blanket in 2010, they look stunning worked up in the new cosy stripe {Iris in The Netherlands}
And look at this - Coastal colours have taken a cosy turn too! {Lynne in Australia}
This is how my cosy blanket is looking after 45 stripes, it is making me so happy :)
The colours seem to glow and dance, it really is looking stunning I have to say.
Right - if you are following along with my colours, here is part 3 for you (stripes 31-45)
Working from the bottom upwards, as follows...
31. Spice
32. Camel
33. Meadow
34. Petrol
35. Magenta
36. Grape
37. Pale Rose
38. Khaki
39. Lime
40. Denim
41. Claret
42. Gold
43. Copper
44. Raspberry
45. Violet
Here are some links ::
Wishing you a cosy week my friends, I'll be back with Part 4 next Sunday 23rd November.
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Just started mine....using up my stash! Or perhaps a small amount of my stash... hubby said I need to decrease my left over yarn stash!!! My blanket is BEAUTIFUL...as is yours!!! I'm starting row 36 and haven't repeated one color yet!!! (Hubby must be right lol!!!) Just noticed my edge is a bit off.... forgot the rules of the first DC rows... skip stitch in end turning chain.... guess I will just have to keep this one for myself.... (secretly grinning from ear to ear!!!!) Sure I will have enough yarn to make another... desperately want to make a coastal... but those sweet soft waves I fear...I sure both edges would not be straight if I messed this one up! I want to send you a picture but my camera is on the blink currently!!! Thank YOU FOR SHARING THIS LOVELY PATTERN!!!
Posted by: Tanya Miller | December 10, 2014 at 06:24 PM
I have finally started my cosy blanket. I had the pack for my birthday on Saturday, and am now sat here on the settee starting my third row. Happy Days:)Thanks Lucy :)
Posted by: Kat | November 30, 2014 at 07:25 PM
Hi just wondering if row 16 is the same as row 1 but a different colour
Thanks Nuala
Posted by: Nuala mc Hugh | November 29, 2014 at 10:43 PM
It's the day after Thanksgiving and I'm treating myself to working on this lovely blanket, following your pattern! Luscious color choices -- they truly do make one's heart sing! Thank you from Connecticut, USA!
Posted by: Kelly | November 28, 2014 at 05:03 PM
Got part three finished and have even finished sewing all the ends in on my king sized cozy blanket (361 stitches) looking forward to part 4 today yay!!!!!
Posted by: Rona Griffiths | November 23, 2014 at 09:39 AM
I'm making this for my 9 year daughter's bed. She loves being involved, lining up the next colour for me, discussing the colours and sequence and whether we agree. The only debate was the pale rose followed by spice. Lovely just chatting with her whilst hooking. Thanks for the lovely design Lucy.
Posted by: Jessie'sMum | November 22, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Hello Lucy, I am lovng this cosy blanket !!! I worked so much on it yesterday, almost all day. Surprised myself as im on row 44...waiting today for part 4 so I can do more....the colours are gorgeous!!!I posted it on my Sofia Katliakas crochet creations today and im getting a lot of likes... I did say pattern from attic24 so you might be getting some more fans.. lots of love to you Sofia xxx
Posted by: sofia katliakas | November 22, 2014 at 10:11 PM
My wool arrived today - so excited!! I absolutely love the colours and the wool is so soft. Can't wait to start this weekend, the gorgeous colours will brighten up a grey and rainy London. Thanks for everything you share on the site! Always find lots of inspiration here.
Posted by: Orla | November 21, 2014 at 08:51 PM
Love to see all the colorful blankets in progress.
Posted by: Kokopelli | November 21, 2014 at 01:14 PM
Finished CAL3. Even my ends are sewn in! I'll be treating myself to a wee bit coastal and a whisky tomorrow night to celebrate!!
Loving the cozy snuggly colours:-) and looking forward to Sunday morning delights Morag x
Posted by: kiemo | November 20, 2014 at 09:45 PM
Hi Lucy, I am new on your blog and I would like to know how to send a picture of my blanket started one month ago in France. Thanks!!!
Posted by: Laure | November 20, 2014 at 08:47 AM
Dear Lucy,
I started following your blog a few weeks back and am always awed by the colours and your creativity !
I, too, began crocheting a blanket/afghan just this last week. However, it is a different pattern (squares joined in diamond arrangement). I was wondering whether it will be eligible for the CAL, or does it have to be your pattern (which is also very appealing, but that project is tagged for the future).
Also, if I can join, how do I send photos? Do I post on my blog, or mail them to you?
Thanks
muskaan :-)
Posted by: muskaan | November 19, 2014 at 05:29 PM
I promised myself I would not start this blanket until I had finished all of my WIPs, but I have had to order more yarn soooo while I am waiting guess what I did?! Each colour will have a meaning so the first stripe is copper which is almost the colour of my son's hair and I am writing about each stripe as I go. This will be an heirloom blanket which hopefully I will wrap around my grandchildren (when I get some!) and tell stories and snuggle thank you for the inspiration Lucy!
Posted by: Ann Field | November 19, 2014 at 09:25 AM
Hi Lucy, Thank you for showing us everyone's beautiful blankets! They are all so gorgeous! Cheerio to fellow Aussie Lynne and her seaside colours! Good work everyone!
Posted by: Louise in Melbourne | November 18, 2014 at 11:17 PM
I love this pattern it has made me join my first ever CAL !!
Posted by: Nini | November 18, 2014 at 10:35 PM
I love all the pictures and blankets coming together. The autumnal palette in Elin's picture is just stunning, looking at it made me want make one of these beautiful blankets myself. The cosy may just have replaced the cottage blanket as my favourite!
Posted by: The Purling Cat | November 18, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Oh gosh - I just LOVE seeing all the various works-in-progress. So jealous because I can't start one just yet, with my xmas knitting in the way!
Posted by: Lizy Tish | November 18, 2014 at 04:38 PM
Oh gosh, each one was my favorite when I came to it! Lovely, everyone!
Posted by: Amanda | November 18, 2014 at 04:09 PM
I would never of picked some of these colours but love them all as I work. It's also making me look at colour more when I'm out and about and giving me ideas of my own for future blankets, so thank you for the inspiration. Though before I branch out on my own I've asked Santa Hubby for a Coast or Cottage pack so I can do a ripple next.
Posted by: Chrissi | November 18, 2014 at 11:24 AM
There are some beautiful colour combinations amongst all those blankets.
Posted by: Gillian | November 18, 2014 at 08:43 AM
Just saw the Cozy Blanket yesterday and decided to do it using the DK bundle you launched in the spring. Very happy with it so far. Using a 5mm instead of 4.
Posted by: Melanie @ M&M | November 17, 2014 at 09:42 PM
I really enjoy seeing other people's versions and progress. I received my cosy collection yarn on Saturday and I felt like a kid at Christmas. I adore the colors. I am on row 25 so have a bit of catching up to do but enjoying every minute of it. My husband loved seeing me so excited :-) He wanted to see the blog and where to order the yarn so I imagine Santa will be buying me a yarn pack for Christmas..ha ha YAY!
Posted by: Robin W. | November 17, 2014 at 05:41 PM
Hi Lucy,
I am following your Cosy Cal blanket and was wondering if you could possibly help me. My starting chain is tight but I am already 20 rows into my blanket and dont want to undo it all. Is there a way to fix it? I am loving this blanket so much - thank you for sharing with us :)
Posted by: Shirley | November 17, 2014 at 02:15 PM
Great to see all these different versions! Each wonderful and special in it's own way. :)
I put the colour pack on my christmas wish list. Thus I can't participate in the CAL but I plan to catch up as soon as I get the yarn!
Take care
Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de
Posted by: Anne | November 17, 2014 at 01:31 PM
Ooooh Lucy, this is soooooo lovely, reading about your progress and the progress of so many other lovely projects. Really trying to hurry myself along with my current project so I can start on my Cosy Blanket too. (Think you're going to be finished before I start at this rate!). You are so generous with your knowledge and more importantly, TIME, which is precious especially for a Mum like you. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Posted by: Denise Marshall | November 17, 2014 at 01:22 PM